Baby Lock Palette User manual

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agreement. By installing this software, you agree to the conditions of its use.

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Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)

declares, that the products

complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device

may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the retailer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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1760 Gilsinn Lane

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Product Name: Baby Lock Palette Software Key

Model Numbers: ECS10 / ECS10-U

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Thank you very much for purchasing our product. To obtain the best performance from this unit and to ensure

safe and correct operation, please read this document carefully, and then keep it in a safe place together with

your warranty.

Please read before using this product

For designing beautiful embroidery designs

This system allows you to create a wide variety of embroidery designs and supports a wider range of sewing

attribute settings (thread density, sewing pitch, etc.). However, the final result will depend on your particular

sewing machine model. We recommend that you make a trial sewing sample with your sewing data before

sewing on the final material.

For safe operation

• Do not save any files on the "Palette Software Key" for transferring or storage.

• Do not insert the "Palette Software Key" into your embroidery machine.

For a longer service life

• When storing the "Palette Software Key", avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not store the

"Palette Software Key" close to a heater, iron or other hot objects.

• Do not spill water or other liquids on the "Palette Software Key".

• Do not drop or hit the "Palette Software Key".

For repairs or adjustments

In the event that a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, please consult your Baby Lock retailer.

Notice

Neither this Reference Guide nor the Instruction Manual explains how to use your computer under

Windows

®

. Please refer to the Windows

®

manuals.

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®

and Windows Vista

®

are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other product names

mentioned in the Instruction Manual and Reference Guide may be trademarks of registered trademarks of

their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.

Important

Using this unit for unauthorized copying of material from embroidery cards, newspapers and magazines for

commercial purpose is an infringement of copyrights which is punishable by law.

Caution

The software included with this product is protected by copyright laws. This software can be used or copied

only in accordance with the copyright laws.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Table of Contents

How To Use the Manuals..................... 3

Reference Guide.......................................... 3

Instruction Manual (PDF format).................. 3

Getting Started ..................................... 4

Introduction....................................................... 4

Package contents ........................................ 4

Precautions for using the "Palette Software

Key".............................................................. 4

Installation ........................................................ 5

Please Read Before Installation................... 5

System Requirements.................................. 5

Installation Procedure .................................. 6

[STEP1] Installing the Software ................... 6

[STEP2] Activating the "Palette Software Key"

(only for users upgrading from Palette version

5, 6, 7, 8 or 9)............................................... 9

Uninstalling the Software ........................... 13

Technical Support/Service.............................. 15

Technical Support...................................... 15

Online Registration .................................... 15

Checking for the Latest Version of

the Program.................................................... 16

Creating the Desired Embroidery

Pattern................................................. 17

Key Features of Successful

Embroidery Design......................................... 17

Turning Your Ideas Into

Embroidery ......................................... 19

Starting Applications....................................... 19

Starting up Layout & Editing ...................... 19

Using the Startup Wizard................................ 20

Using preset settings ................................. 20

Understanding the Layout & Editing

Window........................................................... 21

Displaying the [Import] pane ...................... 21

Importing Patterns .......................................... 22

Importing outline shapes............................ 22

Laying Out Patterns........................................ 23

Arranging outline shapes ........................... 23

Adding Colors to Patterns............................... 24

Changing colors ......................................... 24

Specifying Pattern Sew Types........................ 25

Changing the sew type .............................. 25

Viewing a Pattern as Embroidery Data........... 26

Changing the sewing order ........................ 26

Sewing the Pattern ........................................ 27

Transferring to an embroidery machine using

USB media ................................................ 27

Saving/Opening/Printing pattern data file.. 28

Exiting the Application ................................... 28

Exiting Layout & Editing ............................ 28

Creating Various Embroidery

Designs ............................................... 29

Floral wreath – Arranging stitch patterns – .... 29

Importing and rotating a pattern ................ 30

Duplicating a pattern ................................. 31

Flipping a pattern....................................... 32

Arranging patterns..................................... 33

Team Jersey numbers – Combining text – .... 34

Entering text .............................................. 35

Changing text color and sew type ............. 36

Importing transformed text ........................ 38

Aligning patterns........................................ 39

Emblem – Using the Template wizard –........ 40

Starting the wizard..................................... 40

Editing the text........................................... 41

Outputting the design data........................ 41

Floral patterns – Creating a floral pattern

from a shape –............................................... 42

Drawing base circles ................................. 42

Drawing floral pattern (basic mode) .......... 44

Drawing floral pattern (detailed mode) ...... 46

Drawing using offset lines ......................... 47

Heart pattern – Changing the stitching for

each shape pattern – ..................................... 50

Importing an outline shape........................ 50

Applying patterned stitches to a shape ..... 51

Applying programmable stitches to

a shape...................................................... 52

Applying motif stitches to a shape............. 54

Bird of peace – Applying gradation to

a vector image – ............................................ 55

Importing vector images (SVG files).......... 55

Displaying hidden objects.......................... 56

Decorating the outer heart shape.............. 57

Applying gradation..................................... 58

Symbol – Specifying the sewing direction for

each separate shape – .................................. 60

Splitting patterns........................................ 60

Setting a sewing direction ......................... 63

Optimizing the sewing order...................... 67

Grouping pattern parts .............................. 67

Getting Started

Creating the

Desired

Embroidery

Pattern

Turning Your

Ideas Into

Embroidery

Creating Various

Embroidery

Designs

2

Navigating This Guide for Best

Results

Installation steps

Follow this initial steps to

install the software.

.... Installing Palette Ver.10 (For all

users)

.... Activating the “Palette

Software Key” (For upgrade

users only)

For people who want to learn

basic application operations

I am...

.... a Palette beginner.

.... interested in reviewing basic

operations.

For people who want to

immediately begin creating

patterns

I am...

.... an intermediate/advanced

user of Palette.

.... interested in learning

operations for specific

applications and operation

details.

3

How To Use the Manuals

Reference Guide

Read this guide before using the software. The guide begins with procedures for installing the software or

upgrading from a previous version and includes precautions and tips for using this software. The second half

is filled with tutorials that use key features to create embroidery patterns as well as project examples.

• Installation section

1) Read the information about verifying the package contents and installation preparation. (c page 4)

2) Install the software according to the instructions. (c page 5)

3) Learn about the software support information and online registration. (c page 15)

• Basic operation section

1) Learn about key features for creating embroidery patterns. (c page 17)

2) Learn basic screen operations and functions. (c page 19)

3) Try creating sample projects. (c page 29)

• Symbols used in the guide

Instruction Manual (PDF format)

The manual covers the functions and operations as well as various settings of Palette for all levels of learning

from beginner to advanced users. This manual is available as a PDF file.

■ Viewing from the [Start] screen (for Windows

®

8.1 users)

Position the mouse pointer in the [Start] screen to display the down arrow in the lower-left corner of the

screen (below and left of the tiles), and click it.

From the list of applications that appears in the screen, click [Instruction Manual] under the title [Palette

Ver.10].

■ Viewing from the application

Click in the upper-right corner of any application window other than [Design Database], and then

click [Instruction Manual] from the menu. In [Design Database], click [Help] at the top of the window,

and then click [Instruction Manual] from the menu.

a :

This indicates precautions to be observed during software operations. Since this information is

necessary for correct operation, be sure to read it when you see this mark.

b :

This indicates useful operation tips. Understanding this information will make creating embroidery

patterns easier and more enjoyable.

b

• For Windows

®

8 users: Right-click the [Start] screen in an area where there is no tile, and then click [All

Apps] in the lower-right corner of the screen to display the applications list.

• For Windows

®

7 users: Click and then [All Programs]. Click [Palette Ver.10] and then select

[Instruction Manual].

b

Adobe

®

Reader

®

is required for viewing and printing the PDF version of the Instruction Manual.

4

Getting Started

Introduction

Package contents

Check that the following items are included. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your Baby Lock

retailer.

Precautions for using the "Palette Software Key"

• Since this "Palette Software Key" device is required to run the software, its replacement value is the retail

price of the software. Please keep in a safe place when not in use.

• The "Palette Software Key" prevents unauthorized use of this software. The software cannot be started if

the "Palette Software Key" is not plugged in.

• The "Palette Software Key" cannot be used as USB media. Do not save embroidery files on the "Palette

Software Key" for transferring or storage.

• Do not insert the "Palette Software Key" into your embroidery machine.

• Do not format the "Palette Software Key".

Palette Software Key

Containing the software and Instruction

Manual (PDF format)

Reference Guide

(this manual)

Instruction Manual

Strap Positioning sheet PRODUCT ID Key envelope

(Only for upgrade customers from previous

versions to Palette Ver.10)

PRODUCT ID is printed on a strip of paper.

5

Installation

• Keep the "Palette Software Key" away from high humidity, direct sunlight, static electricity and strong

shocks. Furthermore, do not bend the "Palette Software Key".

• Before installing, back up the installer stored on the "Palette Software Key".

• If the installed application is not operating properly, perform the installation again.

• Before activating the "Palette Software Key", run [Palette Ver.10 (Layout & Editing)] as an administrator.

(c page 10)

Installation

Please Read Before Installation

• Before beginning the installation, check that the computer meets the system requirements.

• In order to install the software on Windows

®

operating system, you must log on to the computer using an

account with administrator privileges. For details on logging on to the computer using an account with

administrator privileges, refer to the Windows manual.

• The installation procedure is described for Windows

®

8.1. The procedure and dialog boxes for other

operating systems may be slightly different.

• If the installation is canceled before it is completed or if the procedure is not performed as described, the

software will not be installed correctly.

• Do not unplug the "Palette Software Key" from the computer while the LED indicator is flashing.

• Do not remove the "Palette Software Key" from the USB port of the computer while the installation is being

performed. Remove the "Palette Software Key" after the installation is completed.

• In order to activate the "Palette Software Key", you must be able to connect to the Internet. If you cannot

connect to the Internet, contact your Baby Lock retailer.

• In order to activate the "Palette Software Key", be sure to perform “[STEP2] Activating the "Palette

Software Key" (only for users upgrading from Palette version 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9)” on page 9.

System Requirements

Before installing the software on your computer, make sure that the computer meets the following minimum

PC requirements.

Operating system Windows Vista

®

, Windows

®

7, 8, 8.1 (32 or 64 bit)

Processor 1 GHz or more

Memory 512 MB (1 GB or more is recommended.)

Hard disk free space 300 MB

Monitor XGA (1024 × 768), 16-bit color or higher

Port

Two or more USB ports (used for connecting the "Palette Software Key"

and for transferring embroidery data to an embroidery machine)

Device Mouse

Printer

Graphic printer that is supported by your system (if you wish to print your

images)

Internet access Required for activating and updating Palette

a

• This product may not operate correctly with some computers.

6

Installation

Getting Started

Installation Procedure

The installation procedure will differ depending on the software that you have. For first-time users of Palette

Ver.10, install the full version of Palette Ver.10. For users upgrading from Palette version 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9, install

the software and activate the "Palette Software Key". Perform the installation according to the following

instructions.

■ Installing Palette Ver.10 (full version)

cc “[STEP1] Installing the Software” on page 6

■ Upgrading from version 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9

cc “[STEP1] Installing the Software” on page 6

cc “[STEP2] Activating the "Palette Software Key" (only for users upgrading from Palette version 5, 6,

7, 8 or 9)” on page 9

[STEP1] Installing the Software

This section describes how to install the application software.

a

• If the installation is interrupted or not performed as described, the software will not be installed correctly.

• In order to install the software, you must log on to the computer using an account with administrator

privileges. If you are not logged on with the administrator account, the password for the administrator

account may be requested with Windows

®

8.1. Type in the password to continue the procedure.

• Before beginning the installation, follow the procedure below to back up the installer onto your computer.

1) Create a backup folder on the computer.

2) Copy the entire [Palette Ver.10] folder from the "Palette Software Key" into the folder created in step

1).

• Do not delete the data in the [Palette Ver.10] folder on the "Palette Software Key".

1 Plug the "Palette Software Key" into

the USB port on the computer.

→ After a short while, the [AutoPlay]

dialog box automatically appears.

→ For Windows

®

7 users, follow step

3 after the [AutoPlay] dialog

appears.

a

Do not unplug or plug in the "Palette Software Key" until the installation is completed.

7

Installation

b

•If the [AutoPlay] dialog does not automatically start up:

1) Move the pointer over the lower-left corner of the screen.

→ appears.

2) Right-click and select [Run] in the command list.

→ The [Run] dialog box appears.

3) Type in the full path to the installer, and then click [OK] to start up the installer.

For example: F:\Palette Ver.10\setup.exe (where "F:" is the drive name used for "Palette Software

Key")

• For Windows

®

7 users, click , then [All Programs]. Select [Accessories] and then click [Run] to

display the [Run] dialog box. Type in the full path to the installer in the input window.

2 Click the message appearing in the

top-right corner of the screen.

→ The [AutoPlay] dialog box

continues to be displayed.

3 Click [Open folder to view files].

→ The [File Explorer] window

appears.

4 Open the [Palette Ver.10] folder, and

then double-click the setup.exe file.

→ The [User Account Control] dialog

box appears.

5 Click [Yes].

→ After a short while, the following

dialog box automatically appears.

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Installation

Getting Started

6 Select the desired language, and

then click [Next].

→ The [InstallShield Wizard] starts

up, and the first dialog box appears.

7 Click [Next] to continue with the

installation.

→ A dialog box appears, allowing you

to select the folder where the

software will be installed.

8 Check the installation location, and

then click [Install] to install the

application.

→ When the installation is completed,

the following dialog box appears.

b

To install the application into a different folder:

1) Click [Change].

2) In the [Browse For Folder] dialog box that appears, select the drive and folder. (If necessary, type in

the name of a new folder.)

3) Click [OK].

→ The [Database Folder] dialog box of the [InstallShield Wizard] shows the selected folder.

4) Click [Install] to install the application into the selected folder.

9

Installation

[STEP2] Activating the "Palette Software Key" (only for

users upgrading from Palette version 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9)

This section describes the procedure for activating the "Palette Software Key" when upgrading

from Palette version 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9. After installing the software, plug the "Palette Software Key"

and your USB card writer module into the computer, and then immediately activate the "Palette

Software Key".

1 Palette Software Key

2 USB card writer module

9 Click [Finish] to complete the

installation of the software.

b

If a message appears, indicating that the computer be restarted, it is necessary to restart the computer.

b

a

10

Installation

Getting Started

a

• In order to activate the "Palette Software Key", you must be able to connect to the Internet. If you cannot

connect to the Internet, contact your Baby Lock retailer.

• If a firewall is turned on, activation may fail. Turn off the firewall, and then complete the activation.

• Only one PRODUCT ID and one card writer module can be used for activating one "Palette Software

Key". A PRODUCT ID and card writer module that have already been used will not be valid for a different

"Palette Software Key".

b

No activation steps are required for first-time users of Palette (those who have installed the full version

software).

1 Plug the "Palette Software Key" into

the computer.

→ The [AutoPlay] dialog box

appears. Select [Take no action] in

the dialog not to use the [AutoPlay]

dialog box.

2 Position the mouse pointer in the

[Start] screen to display the down

arrow in the lower-left corner of the

screen, and click it.

→ The list of applications appears.

3 Right-click [Palette Ver.10 (Layout &

Editing)], which appears under the

title [Palette Ver.10].

→ The taskbar appears at the bottom

of the screen.

4 Click [Run as administrator] in the

taskbar to run the application as an

administrator.

→ The [User Account Control] dialog

box appears.

b

For Windows

®

7 users, click , then [All Programs]. Click [Palette Ver.10] and then right-click [Palette

Ver.10 (Layout & Editing)]. Select [Run as administrator] in the command list.

11

Installation

5 Click [Yes].

→ After a short while, the following

dialog box automatically appears.

6 Click [Activate now] to begin

activation.

→ The activation wizard starts up, and

the first dialog box, shown below,

appears.

7 Click [Next].

8 Type in the 15-digit PRODUCT ID,

and then click [Next].

a

• If the PRODUCT ID is incorrectly entered, the message "The product ID is incorrect. Check that a

mistake was not made during typing." appears.

• The uppercase letters "I" and "O" are not used in the PRODUCT ID.

• Each PRODUCT ID can be only used with one "Palette Software Key". A PRODUCT ID already used with

a "Palette Software Key" cannot be used again.

12

Installation

Getting Started

9 Connect USB card writer module

compatible with Palette version 5, 6,

7, 8 or 9 to the computer, and then

click [Next].

→ The entered PRODUCT ID is

displayed for confirmation before

acquiring the activation key.

10 Click [Next] to access our server

through the Internet and retrieve the

activation key.

→ After the activation key has been

successfully retrieved, the following

dialog box appears.

a

If a firewall is being used, set it so that the Internet can temporarily be accessed while the activation key is

being obtained.

11 Click [Next] to begin activating the

"Palette Software Key".

→ If the activation has been

completed successfully, the dialog

box shown below appears.

12 Click [Finish].

a

If a warning appears at any time, follow the instructions that are displayed.

13

Installation

Uninstalling the Software

1 Position the mouse pointer in the

[Start] screen to display the down

arrow in the lower-left corner of the

screen, and click it.

→ The list of applications appears.

2 Right-click [Palette Ver.10 (Layout &

Editing)], which appears under the

title [Palette Ver.10].

→ The taskbar appears at the bottom

of the screen.

3 Click [Uninstall] in the taskbar to run

the application as an administrator.

→ The [Programs and Features]

window appears.

4 In the [Programs and Features]

window, select [Palette Ver.10] and

click [Uninstall].

→ A dialog box appears.

5 Click [Remove] to uninstall the

application.

→ The following message appears

shortly after uninstallation begins.

14

Installation

Getting Started

6 Click [Yes].

→ If the software has been

successfully uninstalled, a dialog

box appears.

7 Click [Finish].

b

• The uninstallation procedure is described for Windows

®

8.1.

• For Windows Vista

®

and Windows

®

7, click the [Start] button, then [Control Panel]. Select [Programs

and Features] in the [Control Panel] window. Select this software, and then click [Uninstall].

15

Technical Support/Service

Technical Support

If a problem occurs, click or [Help] in the screen and select [Customer Support] to visit the "FAQ" in our

Customer support at (http://www.babylock.com/support/faq/), where you can find answers to frequently asked

questions and possible causes and solutions to problems.

Contact "Baby Lock Product Support" if the problems are not addressed. Go to www.babylock.com, then click

on "Customer support".

Online Registration

If you wish to be contacted about upgrades and provided with important information such as future product

developments and improvements, you can register your product online by following a simple registration

procedure.

Click [Online Registration] on the menu of [Layout & Editing] to start up the installed Web browser

and open the online registration page on our Web site.

http://www.babylock.com/register/

a

Before contacting web site:

1) Have your Windows

®

operating system updated to the most current version.

2) Find the make and model number of the computer that you are using as well as the Windows

®

operating system version.

3) Obtain information about any error messages that appear. This information will help expedite the

processing of your inquiries.

4) Check and update the software to the latest version.

a

Online registration may not be available in some areas.

16

Checking for the Latest Version of the Program

Getting Started

Checking for the Latest Version of the

Program

1 Click in [Layout & Editing], then

[Check for Updates].

→ The software is checked to

determine whether or not it is the

latest version.

2 If the message shown on the left

appears, click [OK].

The latest version of the software is

being used.

3 If the message shown on the left

appears, click [Yes] to start

downloading the latest version of

the software from the Web site.

a

• This feature cannot be used if the computer is not connected to the Internet.

• It may not be possible to check for the latest version if a firewall is turned on. Turn off the firewall, and

then try performing the operation again.

• Administrator privileges are required.

b

If the [Always check for most recent version at startup] check box is selected, the software is checked

at startup to determine whether or not it is the latest version.

17

Creating the Desired Embroidery

Pattern

Key Features of Successful Embroidery

Design

In order to complete your embroidery project, it is necessary to become proficient in performing operations

using the following key features. Palette is loaded with tools and functions to assist you in these "key" steps.

These enable you to achieve your project goals.

Visualizing the

finished project

I want …

Creating patterns

I want …

Arranging patterns

I want …

to embroider an

image file that I

have.

→ page 55

to see various

sample patterns.

→ page 22

a sample project

that I can follow.

→ page 29

to use a photo

or illustration.

→ page 55

to enter text.

→ page 34

a design template.

→ page 40

to enjoy arranging

patterns.

→ page 29

to rotate patterns.

→ page 23

to enlarge/reduce

patterns.

→ page 23

to move patterns.

→ page 23

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